Description
Plans, designs, commissions and monitors complex telecommunications networks and associated equipment, provides technical advice and information, and identifies complex problems and initiates action to resolve them. They work in the field, often travelling to remote locations to install and maintain equipment.
Average Income
The average income of a Telecommunications Field Engineer in Australia is approximately AUD 98,000 per year. However, this can vary depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
Average Age
- – Males: 36.4
- – Females: 38.9
- – Persons: 46.3
Skill Priority in 2023
The Skills Priority List (SPL) offers an elaborate perspective on professions experiencing a shortage at a national level and within individual states and territories in Australia. Additionally, the SPL provides insight into the projected demand for various occupations in the future.
- S: Shortage
- NS: No Shortage
- R: Regional Shortage
Telecommunications Field Engineer: 313212
| National | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT | Future Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | At Economy-Wide Average |
Unit Group 3132: Telecommunications Technical Specialists
Occupations in Unit Group 3132
– Telecommunication Field Engineer 313212
The ANZSCO Codes for the Unit Group 3132 includes occupations related to Telecommunications Engineering. This unit group covers various disciplines, including Telecommunications Network Planner, Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist, and Telecommunications Field Engineer.
Indicative Skill Level
Skill Level: 2
According to ANZSCO Skill Level Classification, the indicative skill level for Telecommunications Field Engineers (ANZSCO Code 313212) is Skill Level 2. This means that the occupation typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification and relevant work experience. In addition, workers in this occupation may need specific certifications or licences, such as a Telecommunications Cabling License.
Skills Assessment Authority
For Australia
In Australia, the Skills Assessment Authority for Telecommunications Engineering is Engineers Australia. Engineers Australia conducts a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) assessment to determine whether an applicant’s engineering qualifications and work experience are equivalent to Australian standards.
For New Zealand
In New Zealand, Engineering New Zealand assesses the skills, qualifications, and experience of a Telecommunications Engineer who wishes to migrate to New Zealand under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Tasks to Perform for Telecommunication Field Engineer
Here are some everyday tasks that Telecommunications Field Engineers (ANZSCO 313212) may be responsible for:
- Installing, testing, and maintaining telecommunications equipment, including cables, switches, routers, and other hardware
- Troubleshooting and repairing telecommunications systems, identifying faults and developing solutions
- Conducting site surveys to assess the feasibility of telecommunications installations and upgrades
- Developing and implementing telecommunications project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements
- Providing technical advice and support to customers or internal stakeholders
- Liaising with other engineers, technicians, or contractors to ensure that telecommunications projects are completed on time and to specification
- Maintaining documentation of telecommunications installations, repairs, and upgrades
- Staying up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends and making
English Requirement
| English Language Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Minimum Score of 6 (Learning, Reading, Writing), 7 in Speaking and 7 Overall |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | OET result with a Minimum Grade B in all sections |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Minimum Score (Learning: 12, Reading: 13, Writing: 21, Speaking: 23 and Overall 93) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum Score of 50 (Learning, Reading, Writing), 65 in Speaking and 65 Overall |
It’s important to note that these requirements may vary depending on the employer’s specific requirements or the professional association you are applying to. Additionally, different or additional English language requirements may apply for certain visas or visa subclasses.
Exceptions
- For the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), Telecommunications Field Engineers must meet the standard ANZSCO requirements, including a Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in telecommunications engineering and at least five years of relevant work experience. However, they may be eligible for a skills assessment from Engineers Australia under the Migration Skills Assessment Program (MSA), which recognizes specific non-ANZSCO qualifications and experience.
- For the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), Telecommunications Field Engineers may need to meet additional requirements specified by the relevant state or territory government. For example, the New South Wales government requires applicants to have at least seven years of experience in telecommunications engineering and to demonstrate knowledge of Australian regulations and standards.